For the sake of consistency with the website and to help you track airplay, DJs are listed by chart IDs (usually their initials, with oddities noted). The website (www.tcmnradio.com/far/ or via a link at www.3rdcoastmusic.com) displays the current chart with an archive of all charts to date and a complete list of participating DJs.

Each month, every FAR DJ gets to report up to six albums. Their #1, or Album of the Month, is indicated in the chart by their chart ID, but other positions all contribute points. Let me know if you would like a complete list of all the DJs who reported an album.

In certain cases, non-station addresses are listed. Library security and/or the ability of PDs/MDs to route CDs vary greatly between stations, so this may be the only way of ensuring that your album gets played rather than evaporating, going into the discard bin or, even worse, the AAA library. Also, volunteer DJs are able to preview albums. You have my assurance that all the DJs on this list are of good character, and I run periodic checks to ensure that the list is kosher.

Please note that “No Limitations” either means that these DJs will play any kind of roots music, or have committed, voluntarily or as part of their duties as GM, PD, MD or Music Librarian, to pass on any CDs that don’t fit their shows to a more appropriate DJ at the station.

Most FAR DJs, including almost all those overseas, will accept CDs in any packaging. ie you don’t have to mail jewel cases, which usually get cracked or broken anyway, though you must include all the artwork. Others prefer but don’t require jewel cases, some do require jewel cases. To save a lot of tedious repetition, I have abbreviated preferences as [Any], [Prefer] and [Require]. By the way, they all love digipaks.

Some FAR DJs will not download an album under any circumstances, most much prefer CDs but will, if sufficiently motivated, accept downloads, a distinct minority are OK with them. However, it is absolutely essential that all the artwork and any FCC warnings be included with downloads (for best results, one sheets should also be provided). Hardly anyone will accept singles. I hoped we could have a FAR standard for downloads, but there’s no consistency, apart from broadcast quality, in format preference, though iTunes Player is the most popular. It should be noted that unsolicited CDs have a much better chance of getting airplay than unsolicited downloads. DJ preferences follow their packaging preference, eg /Require CDs], /Prefer CDs] (implying "will accept downloads") or /Accept Downloads].

One thing that’s critically important but often overlooked is that warnings about tracks with possible FCC issues should NOT be stuck on the cellophane wrapping which will be discarded. Actually, it’s a small but appreciated courtesy to strip the wrapping off promos. In any case, language problems should be indicated in some form that can’t be missed.

Mailing labels to Canada and other countries should be marked “Promotional CD(s) No commercial value ($0.00)”

I would greatly appreciate it if you would indicate in some way that you are servicing these DJs in their capacity as FAR reporters. JC

AA: Johnny Bazzano

550 Country Club Dr

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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(Saturday Morning Folk Show, KDVS, Davis, CA)

No limitations. Celtic, British & American traditional folk, Americana (whatever that is), American roots, country, old and new, cowpunk, pretty much anything—I can find a way to relate an awful lot of stuff to folk music if I like it [Any/Prefer CDs]

+ present occasional house concerts

CF: Colin Fielding

PO Box 293, Kangaroo Ground

Melbourne, Vic 3097

AUSTRALIA

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(Songs Of The Mother Road, KSUT, Ignacio, CO & KSJD, Cortez, CO, and available at prx.org)

Hillbilly [Any/Prefer CDs]

CR:Bill Powers

PO Box 536

Paonia CO 81428

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(Crossroads, KVNF, Paonia, CO)

Americana, Roots Music, folk, some Bluegrass and Old Time, Swing, Blues, Alt Country, Acoustic, Electric. Fact is I play good music—I stretch the format of Americana on any given day. [Any/Require CDs]

+ I’m also a recording artist and songwriter with Honey Don’t and The Silvertone Devils, and played 10 years with oldtime stringband Sweet Sunny South.

CTS: Charlie Saber

WRUW, 11220 Bellflower Rd

Cleveland OH 44106

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(alt.country, WRUW, Cleveland, OH)

(Charlie Saber's Rock & Country Casserole, WRUW, Cleveland, OH)

Primary: americana, rock, country, pop [Prefer/Prefer CDs]

DA: Dan Alloway, Folk Fury

KTEP, 500 W University Ave #200

El Paso, TX 79968

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+ write/review for www.bear999.com. and our monthly magazine Good News (we print and distribute 5000 and post it online! - yes, ad space is available at dirt-cheap prices!). My wife and I own the station and can help provide selected artists with a place to play if they’re in the area.

DV: Del Villarreal

1915 Dexter Ave

Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4011

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/ www.z889.org

(Roots Rock Review, WBZC, Pemberton, NJ)

Roots-Rock and Americana. No Country or Bluegrass! I'm always on the hunt for music by local bands/musicians from NJ/PA/DE, as well as female-fronted groups. Plus, with a 30-minute segment titled ‘Hangin’ with Gram & Friends’, I am always looking for musicians and bands that have recorded songs originally written by Gram Parsons. If you have a Gram song recorded please send it my way [Prefer/Require CDs]

GJ: Greg Johnson

The Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley

Oklahoma City OK 73106

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/ keos.org

(Random Routes, KEOS, College Station, TX)

Random Routes focuses on lyrically driven roots music including hillbilly, folk, singer/songwriter, blues, bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, and rockabilly. I tend to play music with a more traditional sound (in other words, not overly produced) [Any/Accept Dowloads]

JB: Jos Van Den Boom

ZuidWest.FM, Zuidzijde Haven 55

4611 HC Bergen op Zoom

THE NETHERLANDS

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(Crossroads, ZuidWest.FM, Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands)

No limitations. I’m willing to play anything that has a certain quality but mostly I play Americana and singer/songwriter [Any/Prefer CDs]

+ singer-songwriter series’ live recordings with audience, shows available on the Internet for one week.

JE: Julie ‘Wanda’ Espy

PO Box 4362

Irvine CA 92616-4362

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/ www.howdylicious.com

No limitations. Primarily contemporary melodic singer/songwriter based music, with frequent exceptions. Folk, roots, country, americana, blues, pop, and whatever else I like. Not a lot of traditional folk or instrumental music, but it happens. It’s my show; If I like it, I’ll play it [Prefer/Prefer CDs]

+ Occasional writer for local publications, do some independent publicity/promotion for indie bands and local artists and events, active with local festivals and venues.

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(Rockabilly Mood Swing, KKFI, Kansas City, MO)

Rockabilly, hillbilly, jump blues, Western swing and classic country twang with occasional punk or psychobilly. Regular features include local show listings at 5:45 pm and the Six O'Clock Truck Stop. We keep the show upbeat. We shy away from slow songs or anything that's too whiny or melancholy - that don’t fit our show.. [Any/Accept Downloads, Accept Vinyl]

No limitations. As ‘Ruby Slippers,’ I play all genres, with an emphasis on funny, comedy and clever songs. Styles include Americana, roots, folk, country, blues, rock, bluegrass, rockabilly, country swing, jazz vocals, swing, and world music, but all styles are of interest. Besides comedy and theme sets, I also play songs with environmental, political or positive messages [Any]

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(Terry);
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(Naomi);
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/ www.891thewood.com

No limitations. Singer-songwriter, Americana, Newgrass and other roots material. Twang and Blues are accepted and we will play if it mixes with the other genres listed above. The show emphasizes new material and encourages artist interviews. Indie and major label stuff accepted. KCLC is AAA so if you are sending Americana you might want to address it to us [Any/Prefer CDs]

NA: Nancy Apple

4592 Saint Elmo

Memphis, TN 38128

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(Car Tunes, WEVL, Memphis, TN)

Real and alt country, singer-songwriter, acoustic, Americana, country, country blues, rockabilly that’s good and not trying to be retro [Require/Require CDs]

OAM: Oscar Alberto Martinez

Piedras 1309 5° piso depto. A

Buenos Aires 1140

ARGENTINA

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(Crosstracks, WCUW, Worcester, MA)

Hillbilly, hillbilly boogie, western swing, truck drivin’ music, rockabilly, cry in your beer county with some blues, gospel, surf music and anything else that rocks, swings or jumps. A lot of old stuff with new artists who seem to have the same spirit. I’ll play anything except overly sensitive singer-songwriters. If your heroes are Hank Williams or Bob Wills, it’ll fit, if they’re Joan Baez or Leonard Cohen, probably not [Any/Accept Downloads]

RT: Raul Tejeiro

José Ellauri 1010/401

Montevideo 11300

URUGUAY

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(Top Country Hits, Cabildo-Mas, Montevideo, Uruguay)

My heart belongs to good old honky tonk music, but also rockabilly, western swing, tex-mex, cajun and bluegrass. [Any/Prefer CDs]

+ Full time graphic artist involved in many aspects of the local music scene from doing posters for all the notable local clubs and the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, designing (and writing for) local alt-music bi-monthly, Stylus Magazine, and hosting house concerts whenever the opportunity arises.

SS: Sloane Spencer

Country Fried Rock, PO Box 4110

Florence SC 29502

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